Families with children can understand how difficult it may be to get their kids excited about brushing and taking care of their teeth. But if you have children with special needs, getting them to brush and care for their teeth every day, or to even visit the dentist, can feel overwhelming, scary and nearly impossible. Children with cognitive, developmental, emotional, physical or medical conditions may experience heightened anxiety, hypersensitivity or discomfort when it comes to dental care, even at home. Taking care of the unique needs of kids with special conditions requires patience, understanding, compassion and lots of love.